May 13th, 2010 by master

Get ready for a full weekend of events around the U-District, featuring the 41st annual U-District Street Fair this Saturday and Sunday. In addition to all the vendors, two main stages will be set up featuring music and entertainment. Click here for an updated map of booths.

Meanwhile, merchants at U Village will be offering discounts in an effort to promote cancer awareness. “Shop to make a Difference” runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you purchase a cure card for $25, you’ll receive a 20 percent discount at participating stores and restaurants. The 3-day event benefits women’s cancer research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The Mobile Mammography Van will also be at U Village during the event to provide personal screenings for women. Here’s a full list of participating merchants.

Finally, the Beat the Bridge race kicks off at 8am Sunday at Husky Stadium. Montlake Blvd. closes to vehicle traffic that morning at 7:30am.

April 27th, 2010 by master

Booths are almost full for the 41st annual U-District Street Fair, the longest running street festival in the nation. The annual event is set for May 15 and 16, and in previous years has drawn as many as 50,000 people. In addition to all the vendors, two main stages will be set up featuring music and entertainment.

Click here for a map of all the vendors and activities, and stay tuned for more coverage of the big event here.